Article: Beyond Metformin: When Are Doctors Intensifying Diabetes Treatment?

Dr. Alex Fu and a team of researchers reached into the belly of the mega-monster database collected by GE Centricity software in over 9000 doctor's offices and pulled out some information about treatment intensity in Type 2 diabetes.  Every diabetic who is diagnosed and told that they will "try metformin" for a while may wonder how long doctors typically allow monotherapy (just one med) before upping the ante with other or additional medications.  Thanks to Dr. Fu for sharing more info. with me. Read review of research article here: Link to review by Melanie Hundley on suite101.com; also appearing in Google News.

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Article: New Research: Asperger Syndrome and Depression

I was pleased to review this new article coming out in September 2011 by a group of university and hospital researchers in Sweden. It addresses the topic of Asperger's Syndrome (aka Aspergers or Asperger's) coupled with other conditions such as major depression. When I contacted them for more information, their dedication to their work was evident as they expressed sincere concern for increased awareness by care providers and the public on AS and associated depression.

Article: ADHD Treatments Reviewed

I was in contact with Dr. Scott Kollins at Duke University recently to get the info on their upcoming article on ADHD.  Their review of ADHD treatments and research is extensive and includes 200 plus references.  I thought their report would be helpful for parents or researchers digging into ADHD.  You can review my article 2011: ADHD Treatments Reviewed on www.suite101.com.  Melanie

Autism Article Recognized by Suite101.com

This week I received word that Suite101.com has bestowed their Editor's Choice Award on my article Police Work and Autism posted here July 8, 2011. This piece reviews a recent research article based on work completed by the University of Texas at El Paso.

Article: Medicare Fraud: Man Steals Identity of Medical Professionals

A NJ man has pled guilty to Medicare fraud and posing as a medical professional(s) serving home-bound elderly patients according to a U.S. Attorney Office report today.  Some ways to verify licensing of healthcare providers.  Link to article by Melanie Hundley on www.suite101.com.

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Article: New GAO Report: Social Security Taxpayer Statements Suspended

After rummaging through my pile of snail mail for the umpteenth time, there just seemed to be something missing.  Where was my statement of earnings and projected benefits from the Social Security Administration?  Over the past ten or years or so, I have enjoyed reading it, looking over the annual income totals, remembering the ups and downs associated with a particular year.  And it was always fun to see the projected retirement benefit as I dreamed of my retirement years, truly a distant dream, but a dream nevertheless.  It also has served as a reminder to save.

Article: Another Painful Report: Oxycodone Deaths in Florida

Babyboomers beware.  I have been following the oxycodone abuse epidemic in Florida.  Today's release of 2003-2009 mortality report by the CDC punctuated the issue.  Link to article on www.suite101.com by Melanie Hundley.

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Article: New Research Measuring C-Reactive Proteins and Inflammation

A common blood test for C-reactive protein is used to identify inflammation and infection levels.  A Taiwanese research group has published an article about their research to improve the test.  Read more here:  Link to suite101.com article by Melanie Hundley.

Article: Diabetes Testing: What Are You Waiting For?

The Brits may have a really good idea here.  Why can't Americans throw in a quick diabetes screening blood test at the optometrist?  Link to article on www.suite101 by Melanie Hundley.

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Article: New Research: Is Smoking Harmful to Unborn Baby's Kidneys?

With the new cigarette warnings coming out in 2012, I wanted to dig into any new research on smoking and pregnancy.  This research team offers some insight on risk to baby's kidneys.Link to article on www.suite101.com by Melanie Hundley.

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Article: New Research: BMI, Pregnancy, and Diabetes

After I completed the article on increased Type 1 Diabetes in young children, I have begun to look at other realms of this disease, i.e., gestational diabetes.  This article reports on recent research results pointing to Body Mass Index and diabetes.  Article on www.suite101.com by Melanie Hundley.

Article: Warts and Kids: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

I did  a little research to see what new treatment topics are bubbling up for common warts on kids. Some things to think about. Article on www.suite101.com by Melanie Hundley